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Party Politics
A political podcast from two smart guys providing you with up-to-date policy and politics for your next cocktail party.
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Fire Triangle
In the past two years, half a dozen chemical disasters have ripped apart Texas neighborhoods, sent dozens of people to the hospital and killed unsuspecting bystanders as well as workers. Texas Public Radio and Houston Public Media spent the better part of 2020 investigating these events to answer the question: why do so many chemical disasters keep happening in Texas, and what—if anything—is being done to prevent more?
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Houston Matters
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Houston Public Media Local Newscasts
Local newscasts from Houston Public Media, updated during drive times.
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Next Question with Ernie Manouse
Pop Culture
Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion makes historic appearance on cover of Forbes
Posted on · One of the rapper's professors at Texas Southern University says the drive and vision she has displayed in the entertainment industry was evident during her days as a student.
Party Politics
The Pillowman Cometh
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Criminal Justice
Takeoff murder: Patrick Xavier Clark charged in fatal shooting of Migos rapper in downtown Houston
Posted on · Takeoff was fatally shot in the early hours of Nov. 1 after a private party at 810 Billiards and Bowling Alley.
World Cup
Houston 2026 World Cup reps visiting Qatar to learn what to expect when hosting matches
Posted on · Houston is one of 11 U.S. cities that will host matches in four years. NRG Stadium, where the Houston Texans play, will host between five and six matches over a 35-day period.
Health & Science
University of Houston fentanyl vaccine research a ‘game changer’, Gov. Greg Abbott says
Posted on · The UH vaccine eliminates "the high" of the drug and the possibility of overdosing.
Politics
Republican Mike May, citing ballot paper shortages in Harris County, contests statehouse election he lost by 15 percentage points
Posted on · State Rep. Jon Rosenthal, the Democratic incumbent who won by 6,176 votes on Election Day, called May's challenge 'frivolous" and a "political stunt."
inDepth
Texas Supreme Court could issue decision on TEA takeover of Houston ISD as soon as this month
Posted on · One of the key considerations: changes to the system that places sanctions on districts with low-performing schools.
News
Infowars host Alex Jones files for personal bankruptcy
Posted on · The bankruptcy filing comes as Jones faces court orders to pay nearly $1.5 billion in damages to relatives of victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting for calling the massacre a hoax.
Houston Matters
Fentanyl vaccine, and climate refugees (Dec. 2, 2022)
Posted on · On Friday's show: A new vaccine developed in Houston targeting the dangerous synthetic drug fentanyl could be a gamechanger in the opioid epidemic. And we learn how climate change could exacerbate the world's refugee crisis.
Houston Matters
Megachurch’s mega-Christmas: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Energy & Environment
Water utility in northwest Harris County warns customers about potentially elevated levels of lead
Posted on · Harris County MUD 70, which serves about 1,700 homes and businesses, announced that water samples taken from three homes in June had elevated levels of lead.
Health & Science
The pandemic doubled the number of Texas hospitals at risk of closing
Posted on · Rural hospitals in Texas are feeling the greatest financial pinch. A new report says 26 percent are at risk of closing.
City of Houston
Houston City Council approves funding to address aging underground infrastructure as water main breaks increase
Posted on · Houston had the highest number of water leaks in its history this year. According to Mayor Sylvester Turner, the city would usually see 400 water main leaks per day but during the summer, that number jumped up to 1,100 in one day.
Business
Latina workers earn just over half the pay of their white, male counterparts, study finds
Posted on · The National Women’s Law Center’s research shows Hispanic women in full-time jobs make just 57 cents for every dollar white, non-Hispanic men earn. That translates to a loss of nearly $1.2 million over a 40-year career.
Sports
Some accusers will attend Deshaun Watson’s return to Houston, attorney says
Posted on · Watson, who was traded to the Cleveland Browns in March, will return from an 11-game suspension after being accused of sexual assault and misconduct in 24 separate civil lawsuits.
News
Will Houston’s recent water woes prompt changes to state’s aging infrastructure?
Posted on · The boil water notice affected millions of Texans and led to a two-day shutdown of area schools and disrupted local business. Water experts say the incident should direct cities to look at their own water containment equipment and consider possible upgrades.
Houston Matters
Oil spill involving Houston company was ‘best case scenario’, Coast Guard says
Posted on · An oil spill in Lake Charles, Louisiana happened at a facility managed by a Houston-based company. Those on the scene say the spill was small and could have been a lot worse.
Houston
Grand opening of land bridge at Houston’s Memorial Park postponed until 2023
Posted on · Weather-related construction delays have pushed back the grand opening date, initially scheduled for Dec. 10-11, according to the Memorial Park Conservancy.
Politics
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s priorities for next Legislature include property taxes and electric grid
Posted on · Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday unveiled his priorities for the 2023 legislative session, which include reducing property taxes, tackling improvements for the state’s power grid and going after certain elected officials.
Texas
Police seek new victims in Texas gymnastics coach sex abuse case going back 40 years
Posted on · Mike Spiller, 75, has been accused by a growing number of women and girls of sexual abuse, using his position as a gymnastics coach to take advantage.